California’s Blue Cut fire: climate change dismissed as ‘excuse’ on the ground
The fire has ripped through communities with alarming velocity but many caught up in the flames have shrugged off claims that global […]
Blue Cut fire scorches 9,000 acres and forces evacuation of 80,000 in California
Fanned by strong winds and high temperatures, the wildfire outside LA has prompted chaotic scenes as families scrambled to flee A wildfire […]
Faulty Hot Tub Caused California’s Valley Fire
California’s third most destructive wildfire was started by a spark from a badly-wired hot tub, according to state fire officials. The fire […]
Evacuations ordered as 1,500-acre wildfire erupts near Silverwood Lake in California
A 1,500-acre wildfire raged near Pilot Rock Conservation Camp above Silverwood Lake, California on Sunday, fire officials said. Evacuations were underway in […]
Prisoners rescue deaf dogs evacuating California fire: ‘We sprung into action’
A prison program called Paws for Life temporarily took in a group of deaf dogs in need of shelter as a wildfire […]
California wildfire: 10,000 homes evacuated from path of Sand Fire
A wildfire north-west of Los Angeles has forced the evacuation of some 10,000 homes as it expands across a rugged 51 sq-mile […]
Body found in California wildfire area as blazes rage north of Los Angeles
Remains of man discovered in parked sedan in Santa Clarita A massive wildfire destroyed at least 18 homes and threatened 1,500 more […]
Spreading ‘Fire Tornado’ Nears Oil Terminal
A wind-driven wildfire continues to rage in countryside around former President Ronald Reagan’s holiday home near Santa Barbara. Hundreds of people have […]